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Salon Success Academy-Upland
Upland, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1385 E. Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786 · Phone: (909) 982-4200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Salon Success Academy-Upland is a private for-profit trade school in Upland, CA offering esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools.
Salon Success Academy-Upland reports a 91.4% completion rate, above the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $7,177 and median earnings of $26,956 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Salon Success Academy-Upland is $21,692, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 54.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $34,650 | $38,770 | $54,110 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $34,840 | $36,630 | $39,590 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 111 | $17,179 | $15,778 | $7,177 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 48 | $17,179 | $15,778 | $7,177 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 32 | $17,179 | $15,778 | $7,177 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 32 | $17,179 | $15,778 | $7,177 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Salon Success Academy-Upland is a private for-profit trade school located in Upland, California, in a large suburban setting. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus offers four program families, with the most-completed programs being esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and barber schools.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 91.4%, well above the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,177, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $26,956. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,692, and 54.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students enrolled.
This campus appears suited to students pursuing shorter, hands-on cosmetology and personal-care trade programs rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families offered. The high completion rate and Pell participation suggest it may be accessible to a range of students, including adult career-changers, though program length and schedule details are not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and review current outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Salon Success Academy-Upland offers four program families: esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, barber schools, and nail-tech schools. The most-completed programs are esthetician schools (111), cosmetology schools (48), and barber schools (32).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 91.4%, which is above the state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $7,177.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $26,956.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is reported at $21,692.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and the type of institutional oversight compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (909) 982-4200 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?121859.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The programs offered are in personal-care trades like cosmetology and esthetics, which are often structured for shorter completion times, but specific fit for career-changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check California's cosmetology board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Salon Success Academy-Upland by phone at (909) 982-4200 or visit their website at https://www.salonsuccessacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard can be used to look up nearby institutions for comparison.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.